Kerry opens coffee extraction facility in Pennsylvania Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has officially opened its new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - its first manufacturing site in the US state. Business • 20 hrs
Kerry opens coffee extraction facility in Pennsylvania Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has officially opened its new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - its first manufacturing site in the US state. Business • 20 hrs
Difficult to see how forest targets can be reached - C&AG The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) has determined that the shortfall for Ireland's annual targets for afforestation "is so significant that it is difficult to see how the gap will be addressed under the current programme". Business • 30 Sep
Difficult to see how forest targets can be reached - C&AG The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) has determined that the shortfall for Ireland's annual targets for afforestation "is so significant that it is difficult to see how the gap will be addressed under the current programme". Business • 30 Sep
Growers paid over the odds to water crops in July, August Some vegetable growers had to pay nine times the normal amount to water their crops during this summer's drought conditions, a new report by Teagasc has found. Business • 24 Sep
Growers paid over the odds to water crops in July, August Some vegetable growers had to pay nine times the normal amount to water their crops during this summer's drought conditions, a new report by Teagasc has found. Business • 24 Sep
Annual revenues at Origin Enterprises edge higher International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher operating profits and revenues for the year to the end of July despite what it called a challenging operating backdrop. Business • 22 Sep
Annual revenues at Origin Enterprises edge higher International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher operating profits and revenues for the year to the end of July despite what it called a challenging operating backdrop. Business • 22 Sep
Ploughing Championships moving to Co Kildare next year The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Rathangan, Co Kildare, next year. Leinster • 18 Sep
Ploughing Championships moving to Co Kildare next year The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Rathangan, Co Kildare, next year. Leinster • 18 Sep
'Money is there' to support farmers - EU Commissioner The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said he is confident that the "money is there" to maintain the current level of financial support for the bloc's farmer. Europe • 18 Sep
'Money is there' to support farmers - EU Commissioner The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said he is confident that the "money is there" to maintain the current level of financial support for the bloc's farmer. Europe • 18 Sep
Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today. Leinster • 17 Sep
Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today. Leinster • 17 Sep
Almost 60,000 farms now have access to NBI network National Broadband Ireland said today that 59,137 farms in its rollout area can now access high-speed fibre broadband, with 26,247 already connected . Business • 15 Sep
Almost 60,000 farms now have access to NBI network National Broadband Ireland said today that 59,137 farms in its rollout area can now access high-speed fibre broadband, with 26,247 already connected . Business • 15 Sep
What to expect at the National Ploughing Championships Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of this year's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
What to expect at the National Ploughing Championships Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of this year's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
Searches in Ireland targeting horse trafficking network Searches have been carried out by gardaí as part of an international enforcement operation targeting a horse trafficking network. Ireland • 10 Sep
Searches in Ireland targeting horse trafficking network Searches have been carried out by gardaí as part of an international enforcement operation targeting a horse trafficking network. Ireland • 10 Sep
Glanbia's CFO Garvey to retire after 13 years in the job Nutrition supplement maker Glanbia said today that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Garvey plans to retire from the group after 13 years in the job. Business • 10 Sep
Glanbia's CFO Garvey to retire after 13 years in the job Nutrition supplement maker Glanbia said today that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Garvey plans to retire from the group after 13 years in the job. Business • 10 Sep
Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves The Dutch Food and Safety Authority has announced that it will impose fines on four Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves to the Netherlands. Europe • 10 Sep
Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves The Dutch Food and Safety Authority has announced that it will impose fines on four Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves to the Netherlands. Europe • 10 Sep
IFA wants Brazilian beef recalled from cold stores The Irish Farmers' Association has delivered letters to Bord Bia, the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture in a bid to have any supplies of Brazilian beef in cold stores recalled on public health grounds. Ireland • 09 Sep
IFA wants Brazilian beef recalled from cold stores The Irish Farmers' Association has delivered letters to Bord Bia, the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture in a bid to have any supplies of Brazilian beef in cold stores recalled on public health grounds. Ireland • 09 Sep
Farmers advised to prepare for severe swings in weather Irish farmers are facing more extreme weather swings amid new risks to Ireland's food supply, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Climate Change • 09 Sep
Farmers advised to prepare for severe swings in weather Irish farmers are facing more extreme weather swings amid new risks to Ireland's food supply, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Climate Change • 09 Sep
Farmers promised flexibility but no new money at meeting European farmers have been promised flexibility but no new money to help cope with the effects of record-breaking droughts and heatwaves this summer. EU Presidency • 08 Sep
Farmers promised flexibility but no new money at meeting European farmers have been promised flexibility but no new money to help cope with the effects of record-breaking droughts and heatwaves this summer. EU Presidency • 08 Sep
Scorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new low French wine production this year is expected to fall 6% from 2025 after a summer of unprecedented heatwaves and drought, the agriculture ministry said today, predicting the most paltry harvest for some 70 years. Business • 07 Sep
Scorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new low French wine production this year is expected to fall 6% from 2025 after a summer of unprecedented heatwaves and drought, the agriculture ministry said today, predicting the most paltry harvest for some 70 years. Business • 07 Sep
EU ban on Brazilian beef 'very significant decision' The IFA has said the EU ban on Brazilian beef and other animal products should reassure consumers that standards are being upheld. Ireland • 03 Sep
EU ban on Brazilian beef 'very significant decision' The IFA has said the EU ban on Brazilian beef and other animal products should reassure consumers that standards are being upheld. Ireland • 03 Sep
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports amid safety concerns The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, pending assurances from Brazil that it is complying with the bloc's animal health rules. World • 03 Sep
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports amid safety concerns The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, pending assurances from Brazil that it is complying with the bloc's animal health rules. World • 03 Sep
Beekeepers welcome 'transparency' around honey labelling Beekeepers have welcomed a change in European Union product labelling laws that now require that the exact country of origin for honey be clearly labelled for consumers. Ireland • 01 Sep
Beekeepers welcome 'transparency' around honey labelling Beekeepers have welcomed a change in European Union product labelling laws that now require that the exact country of origin for honey be clearly labelled for consumers. Ireland • 01 Sep
Fishing dominates as Iceland casts vote on EU Despite this referendum being framed as driven by Donald Trump's threats to take Greenland by force, domestic politics appear to be a greater driver of the debate, writes Tony Connelly in Reykjavík. Analysis and Comment • 29 Aug
Fishing dominates as Iceland casts vote on EU Despite this referendum being framed as driven by Donald Trump's threats to take Greenland by force, domestic politics appear to be a greater driver of the debate, writes Tony Connelly in Reykjavík. Analysis and Comment • 29 Aug
France eases cow diets as cheesemakers sweat Widespread drought and record-breaking heatwaves have forced France to relax some of its famously strict rules on cheese production, with authorities today announcing special measures for abondance, beaufort and comte. Business • 26 Aug
France eases cow diets as cheesemakers sweat Widespread drought and record-breaking heatwaves have forced France to relax some of its famously strict rules on cheese production, with authorities today announcing special measures for abondance, beaufort and comte. Business • 26 Aug
Rise in farm payment schemes to tackle fodder shortages Payments given to farmers under a number of schemes will see an increase from 70% to 75% as part of a plan to alleviate the effects of fodder shortages. Ireland • 21 Aug
Rise in farm payment schemes to tackle fodder shortages Payments given to farmers under a number of schemes will see an increase from 70% to 75% as part of a plan to alleviate the effects of fodder shortages. Ireland • 21 Aug
Deere posts first quarterly profit rise in three years Deere, the world's largest farm equipment manufacturer, has raised its full-year net income forecast and posted its first rise in quarterly profit in three years on the back of an AI-driven construction boom and tariff refunds. Business • 20 Aug
Deere posts first quarterly profit rise in three years Deere, the world's largest farm equipment manufacturer, has raised its full-year net income forecast and posted its first rise in quarterly profit in three years on the back of an AI-driven construction boom and tariff refunds. Business • 20 Aug
Govt 'won't be found wanting' on fodder supports - Heydon Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said the Government "won't be found wanting" in terms of supports for farmers who are facing significant fodder deficits due to the recent dry spell. Ireland • 20 Aug
Govt 'won't be found wanting' on fodder supports - Heydon Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said the Government "won't be found wanting" in terms of supports for farmers who are facing significant fodder deficits due to the recent dry spell. Ireland • 20 Aug
